—s tu d o36 .co m SET THE PERFECT PASSOVER TAFtur Local Artists OFF* See awards presented to finalists of the Michigan Fine Arts Competition 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham. The Jewish artists are Prudence Bernstein of West Bloomfield, Marilyn Blinder of Southfield and Ann Arbor residents Miriam Brysk and Elizabeth Schwartz. Opening weekend of the exhibition (through April 11), will include a talk r. aiiw J by the 2008 juror, painter Brian Rutenberg, 11:30-12:30 p.m. Saturday. March 15. Free. Checkerboard Woman Details: (248) 644-0866. by Miriam Brysk rabbi@sbcglobal.net . Hear Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz at his new Lunch and Learn series noon- 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. His topic is "Birkat Hamazon and Rabbinic Thought." $10 charge includes lunch. RSVP on the Thursday before each session to Sheila Lederman: (248) 851-5100. Go on "Travels with Rabbi Arnie" 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy. Concluding program of series. Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg is discussing historical and modern Jewish communi- ties in Poland, New Zealand and Spain. No charge. RSVP to Rabbi Aaron Starr: (248) 649-4418. Gather for Rabbi Rachel Shere's infor- mal, interactive class, "Lattes and Learning," 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. No charge. Caren Harwood: charwood® adatshalom.org . Learning Become informed at "Financial service products: They're not for everyone, but one may work for you," 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16, at the West Bloomfield JCC. Jewish Family Service is sponsoring as part of its Caregiver Conversations, a 10-week educational series. Presenters from Schechter Wealth Strategies are attorney Bradley K. Feldman and Christopher Hale. No charge. Register with Stephanie Appel: (2480 592-2667, or sappel®jfsdetroit. org . Join Glennwood ORT for a public pro- gram on the Detroit Institute of Arts 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at The Heritage of Southfield, 25800 W.11 Mile in Southfield. A DIA speaker will address the topic, "Rise of a Great Museum: Great Art/New Start." No charge. RSVP to Anna Hyman: (248) 851-3034. Let John Axe explain "The Importance of the State Constitutional Convention in 2010" 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, in the Center for New Thinking Library, 725 S. Adams in Birmingham. Axe is a financial consultant and adjunct faculty member of Wayne State University Law School. Admission: $10, or $9 for Center members. Reservations are not required. www.centerfornewthinking. com. Seniors Join the Solo Seniors' outing to Park West Gallery on Northwestern Highway in Southfield at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, followed by dinner at Sero's. RSVP to Noemi: (248) 432-5486. - While supplies lost. Valid thru 03/27/08 PASSOVER ITEMS Hundreds of items are on sale! Enter the code: PASSOVER at check out. S L - a o36.com •• 866.583.2422 21 7Lit i mUays WE'VE MOVED 2 DOORS DOWN! & Dinner eYze,chuan 6mpire eRestattrant 10%Off Total Bill DINE IN OR CARRYOUT Not good with any other offer 1 coupon per table • with coupon Expires 03/31/08 • Featuring Authentic Chinese/Asian Cooking • Complete Lunch Starts at $6.55 • Children's Menu • Healthy, Low Fat, 'Sodium Free' Choices • Vegetarian Dishes 39470 14 Mile Rd. (corner of Haggerty in the Nen heri square Plaza), 248-960-7666 www.szechuanempire.com Express yourself with the help of facili- tator Norma Goldman in the Writers' Corner 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at the Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-4030. Join with others at the Holocaust survivors' support group 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, at the Oak Park JCC. The facilitator is Dr. Charles Silow, director of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families of Jewish Home & Aging Services. (248) 661-2999. Come to Café Europa for entertainer Michelle Sage Chekan 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the Oak Park JCC. Refreshments will be served. The free program is sponsored by the Holocaust Survivors and Families Support Group. (248) 967-4030. Calendar on page C22 Dine in only Not good with any other offer expires 4/15/08 Ne,w Seoul Garden Authentic Korean & Japanese Cuisine Phone (248) 827-1600 www.newseoulgarden.com Open Daily Catering Available 27566 Northwestern Hwy. HEALTH & FITNESS inside the JN the last week of every month For advertising call: 248354.6060 March 13 2008 C21